Teddy Alvaro
About Teddy Alvaro
Teddy Alvaro is a Program Director at Black Girls CODE, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in education and the performing arts, having held various teaching and administrative roles in organizations such as Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival and Democracy Prep Public Schools.
Current Role at Black Girls CODE
Teddy Alvaro serves as the Program Director at Black Girls CODE, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees a national program designed to bridge the digital divide for female-identifying students of color in STEM fields. His responsibilities include managing afterschool clubs, school events, and summer camps that aim to enhance access to technology and coding education.
Previous Experience in Education and Arts
Prior to his current role, Teddy Alvaro worked in various educational and artistic capacities. He was the Lead Teaching Artist at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival from 2011 to 2015 and served as an Assistant Teaching Artist at Opening Act New York from 2012 to 2015. He also held the position of Assistant Principal at Democracy Prep Public Schools from 2014 to 2020 and worked as Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at Uncommon Schools from 2020 to 2022.
Educational Background
Teddy Alvaro studied at Relay Graduate School of Education, where he earned a Master's degree in Education with a focus on Middle Childhood Generalist from 2014 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts from New York University, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. His foundational education includes attending Westfield High School from 1998 to 2002.
Theatrical and Performance Expertise
Teddy Alvaro possesses extensive expertise in the performing arts, particularly in Classical Text, Improvisation, Stage Combat, and Drama. His professional experience as an actor spans over two decades, during which he worked as an Independent Entertainment Professional from 1993 to 2014. This background informs his approach to teaching and curriculum development in educational settings.
Contributions to STEM Education
In addition to his roles in education and the arts, Teddy Alvaro has made significant contributions to STEM education. He developed a national series of Coding for outstanding STEMists, focusing on enhancing STEM education across the country. He has also coached the English Language Arts department to improve reading and writing skills, specifically targeting skill gaps among students.